1979 Volkswagen Jetta I vs. 2019 Mazda 3 IV Hatchback
Dimensions Comparison

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Here’s how the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I and the 2019 Mazda 3 IV Hatchback compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2019 Mazda 3 IV Hatchback comes in at 4460 mm (175.59 in), giving it a 270 mm (10.63 in) (6.1 %) advantage over the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 4190 mm (164.96 in). Looking at width, the 2019 Mazda 3 IV Hatchback stretches to 1797 mm (70.75 in), making it 167 mm (6.57 in) (9.3 %) wider than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1630 mm (64.17 in). As for height, the 2019 Mazda 3 IV Hatchback reaches 1440 mm (56.69 in), which is 30 mm (1.18 in) (2.1 %) taller than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I at 1410 mm (55.51 in).

Overall, the 2019 Mazda 3 IV Hatchback is longer, wider and taller than the 1979 Volkswagen Jetta I.

Length
4190 mm165.0 in
4460 mm175.6 in
Width
1630 mm64.2 in
1797 mm70.7 in
Height
1410 mm55.5 in
1440 mm56.7 in

1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
4190 mm165.0 in πŸ”΄ -270 mm-10.6 in (-6.1%)
2019 Mazda 3 IV Hatchback Side View Left
4460 mm175.6 in 🟒 +270 mm+10.6 in (+6.4%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
1630 mm64.2 in πŸ”΄ -167 mm-6.6 in (-9.3%)
2019 Mazda 3 IV Hatchback Front View
1797 mm70.7 in 🟒 +167 mm+6.6 in (+10.2%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I Preview
1410 mm55.5 in πŸ”΄ -30 mm-1.2 in (-2.1%)
2019 Mazda 3 IV Hatchback Rear View
1440 mm56.7 in 🟒 +30 mm+1.2 in (+2.1%)
1979 Volkswagen Jetta I
2019 Mazda 3 IV Hatchback

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Hatchback

Model Year:

1979
2019

Production:

1979-1983 Discontinued Model
2019-present Current Model

Dimensions

Length:

4190 mm165.0 in
πŸ”΄ -272 mm-10.7 in (-6.1%) - πŸ”΄ -269 mm-10.6 in (-6.0%)
4460 mm175.6 in
🟒 +269 mm+10.6 in (+6.4%) - 🟒 +272 mm+10.7 in (+6.5%)

Width:

1610-1630 mm63.4-64.2 in
πŸ”΄ -187 mm-7.4 in (-10.4%) - πŸ”΄ -165 mm-6.5 in (-9.2%)
1797 mm70.7 in
🟒 +165 mm+6.5 in (+10.1%) - 🟒 +187 mm+7.4 in (+11.6%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2028 mm79.8 in

Height:

1395-1410 mm54.9-55.5 in
πŸ”΄ -45 mm-1.8 in (-3.1%) - πŸ”΄ -25 mm-1.0 in (-1.7%)
1440 mm56.7 in
🟒 +25 mm+1.0 in (+1.8%) - 🟒 +45 mm+1.8 in (+3.2%)

Ground Clearance:

-
135-140 mm5.3-5.5 in

Trunk Capacity:

629 liter22.2 cu ft
🟒 +60 liter+2.1 cu ft (+10.5%) - 🟒 +278 liter+9.8 cu ft (+79.2%)
351-569 liter12.4-20.1 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -278 liter-9.8 cu ft (-44.2%) - πŸ”΄ -60 liter-2.1 cu ft (-9.5%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
1022-1026 liter36.1-36.2 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

810-894 kg1786-1971 lbs
πŸ”΄ -725 kg-1598 lbs (-47.2%) - πŸ”΄ -380 kg-838 lbs (-29.8%)
1274-1535 kg2809-3384 lbs
🟒 +380 kg+838 lbs (+42.5%) - 🟒 +725 kg+1598 lbs (+89.5%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1240-1280 kg2734-2822 lbs
πŸ”΄ -773 kg-1704 lbs (-38.4%) - πŸ”΄ -550 kg-1213 lbs (-30.1%)
1830-2013 kg4034-4438 lbs
🟒 +550 kg+1213 lbs (+43.0%) - 🟒 +773 kg+1704 lbs (+62.3%)

Roof Load:

-
75 kg165 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

13-inch rims:
  • 5J x 13
  • 5.5J x 13
16-inch rims:
  • 16
  • 6.5J x 16
18-inch rims:
  • 18
  • 7J x 18

Tire Size:

  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 205/60 R16 (W:205 | H:60 | D:16)
  • 215/45 R18 (W:215 | H:45 | D:18)

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